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Aug 2023
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European Inspiration
Absolutely incredible!! Contiki made it so easy to travel to a variety of places within a short time. It was the trip of a lifetime and I had an amazing experience. ...
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Jacob Gormley
May 2023
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European Inspiration
I loved busby and Andre they made the trip a dream come true
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Sabrina Gomez
Sep 2023
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Italian Espresso
Great time with great people and great guides.
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Trusted Customer
Jul 2023
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Italian Espresso
It was a great tour, and I’m glad I got to see so m...
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Brett Perry
Jun 2023
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Italian Espresso
Every activity was amazing, our trip manager Marco was v...
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Maddie Beene
Sep 2022
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Italian Escape
The trip was worth the cost, but there were a couple of things where I was disappointed in where our money went. The included dinner in Salerno was horrible. We bare...
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Melissa Rivera
Sep 2022
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Italian Escape
My 5 days with Contiki were 5 of the best days of my life. It was so well planned and executed. I made so many new friends, got to see everything I wanted to see in ...
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Mitchell Mcfarlane
Aug 2022
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Italian Escape
I loved the whole trip, if someone asked me what was bad I wouldn't be able to answer.
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Kelsey Book
Jul 2022
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Italian Escape
Everything was perfect! Loved it.
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Trusted Customer
Aug 2023
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Rome to London Vistas
We really enjoyed all of the locations. We would recommend better accommodations if possible.
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Trusted Customer
Aug 2023
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Rome to London Vistas
Solid amount of excursions to do with the upfront money. Wish that a majority of the hotels were a little bit nicer, although I understand different cultures have di...
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Trusted Customer
Aug 2023
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Rome to London Vistas
fun and educational with a great tour guide
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Robert Scheurman
Aug 2023
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Rome to London Vistas
Overall cost was very fair for the amount of locations we traveled to and places we stayed.
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Su Myat Nyunt
Oct 2023
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European Discovery
The late night hanging out with everyone. I came in alone on the trip, found several good friends that I had to figure out how to be alone on the trip when I got sic...
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Trusted Customer
Aug 2023
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European Discovery
A good overview of Europe. It would be good if there was a few more included activities
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Trusted Customer
Jul 2023
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European Discovery
Worth the trip and if I was younger I do it again
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Adela Smithova
Jul 2023
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European Discovery
Couldn’t have asked for a better tour manager and driver. Patsy and rasto are absolute legends they really made the tour. European discovery was the best way to tick...
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Antonio Castillo
Jul 2022
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Italian Espresso Foodie
I had the best wine and pasta in my life. The choices were absolutely superb.
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Jesus Hinojosa
Jul 2022
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Italian Espresso Foodie
You get a great experience for what you pay for. The included activities and add-ons are worth more than you pay for in my experience. The rooms you stay in are good...
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Georgia Mullins
Jul 2022
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Italian Espresso
This trip was an amazing experience, but it was quite expensive, so its important to realise what you are paying for. The hotels that we stayed at weren't amazing,...
Editor’s Take
What to Look For in Italy Travel Reviews
Most trip reviews tend to focus on some or all of these 5 key areas, not all of which may be relevant to you: the tour guide, travel company, service level, country or countries traveled in, and the trip itinerary.
Remember, just because you see a 1 star review doesn’t necessarily mean that person disliked the country.
Reviews for Italy toursare overwhelmingly positive, with a very small smattering of 1, 2, and 3 star ratings. It is important to note that Italy is often included on wider Europe tours, so some reviews will also be taking into account their experience in other countries as well.
Related to this, some reviews complain that multi-country tours felt extremely rushed - if this is the kind of experience you choose, be sure you are prepared for a very busy and active tour.
Service level will always vary tour company to tour company. Many negative reviews for Italy bring up the high number of “optional experiences” - that is additional tours, activities, and excursions not included in the base price of the trip. This is common practice, yet can be frustrating if you are unprepared for the tour to be set up in this way. Always check thoroughly while reading the itinerary to make sure you have a clear understanding of what is included.
There can also be some confusion on tours of Italy about the amount of walking and the grade of walking. The Amalfi Coast and Cinque Terre are beautiful and the views are spectacular, but the walking will be quite steep in some areas - for some it will feel more like hiking. Reading the reviews will be invaluable to help you narrow down the walking tour in Italy that is right for you.
If you want a professional take on traveling in Italy, see the Travelstride Italy Guide »
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